On the side of Mount Melville less than 1km from the centre of Albany, this delightful character cottage promises a modern city lifestyle.
As part of a sensitive renovation and extension, its charming 1950s features such as beautiful jarrah floors and high, decorative ceilings have been retained, while a skillful revamp of the layout has produced an inspired blend of old and new.
The result is a comfortable, inviting and well-appointed home with a lovely outlook that includes Torndirrup, Vancouver Peninsula and Princess Royal Harbour.
Timber steps flanked by granite garden walls and terraced lawns and rose beds lead down to the home, past an open patio for outdoor relaxation.
Smart exterior cladding and a Zincalume roof perfectly complement the style of this home, which has been carefully maintained and is beautifully presented inside and out.
At the front is a spacious, air-conditioned, open living space – a sunny room comprising the lounge and dining area, all part of the extension.
A hallway leads to the older part of the house, into the big kitchen with a dishwasher, gas cooktop, wall oven, ample white cabinets and space for a meals table.
Of the three king-sized bedrooms, two have built-in robes and one of those has air conditioning and a share of the outlook. Just off the living space is a hobby room or office, which could become a fourth bedroom.
The bathroom features a spa bath with a shower over and a vanity, the toilet is separate, and the laundry has built-in cabinetry.
Décor adds a modern edge to traditional colours chosen to reflect the home’s era.
There’s right-of-way access from View Street to three car bays at the rear, and the back yard is fully enclosed.
The property proudly takes its place as part of an eclectic streetscape in old Albany, within easy walking distance of the cafés, restaurants, entertainment, shops, schools and amenities of the CBD.
It’s a beautiful home which will appeal to discerning buyers looking for a well-preserved charmer in a top location.

What you need to know:
- 1950s character cottage, renovated and extended
- Hardiplank cladding, Zincalume roof
- Outlook to Torndirrup, Vancouver Peninsula and Princess Royal Harbour
- Less than 1km to town centre
- Air-conditioned, open lounge and dining area
- Kitchen with dishwasher, gas cooktop, space for meals table
- Three king-sized bedrooms, two with robes, one with air conditioning
- Bathroom with spa bath, shower, vanity; separate toilet
- Hobby room or office
- Laundry
- Fenced back yard
- Front yard with patio and courtyard
- Access at rear to three parking spaces
- Garden shed
- 555sqm block
- Walk to shops, cafés, schools, entertainment
- Council rates $2,750.06
- Water rates $1,525.99